LIFTbuild® is on a mission to transform how the world is built by changing how high-rises are designed and constructed. The company employs a unique approach to assembling tall buildings, called Vertical Manufacturing™. Similar to an automotive assembly line, the company uses a concrete “assembly pad” to create a manufacturing environment for each level of a building on the ground; before it’s lifted and secured in place. Following the success of its proof-of-concept project in Detroit last year, LIFTbuild looks to expand into the Nashville market among other geographies throughout North America.
“Coming off a successful proof-of-concept, LIFTbuild is excited to pursue opportunities in the Nashville market and beyond, bringing faster, safer, and more cost-effective tall buildings to life in skylines across the country.” – Frederick Hood, Business Acquisition Leader at LIFTbuild
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The Exchange Residential Tower showcases the first application of LIFTbuild’s approach to high-rise construction. The 16-story tower was the first residential development in Detroit’s Greektown neighborhood in over 60 years, infusing it with new life. The project consisted of 153 residential rental units, 12 for-sale condominiums, and ground-level retail space.
Exchange offers impressive views of the city on each side, thanks to LIFTbuild’s unique structural design, which eliminates typical columns. The LIFTbuild approach was ideal for this particularly challenging parcel, and the unconventional construction sequence caught the attention of the local community and media outlets worldwide. Taking advantage of the top-down sequence, Exchange welcomed residents into the building under Temporary Occupancy, while the two-story podium was constructed using conventional building construction methods.
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LIFTbuild builds the roof and each subsequent floor plate at ground level before securely lifting them into place. Combined with intensive planning and prefabrication, this setup drastically improves construction logistics.
Frederick continued, “The overall approach reduces the need for substantial laydown areas, improves worker safety, and maximizes productivity, leading to an accelerated construction schedule and resulting cost savings. The culmination of these proprietary means and methods takes efficiency to new heights, making LIFTbuild a trailblazer in the relatively stagnant construction industry.”
The completion of Exchange solidified years of research and proved there are significant savings opportunities for project stakeholders. Ideal project heights for LIFTbuild’s system range between 12-40 levels and allows for various façade options. The company is also open to partnerships where there is synergy. Check out the video below for more context.
Exchange is more than just a construction project for LIFTbuild. Hood noted that it also represents a leap in innovation, driving community revitalization and sustainable progress. By integrating advanced planning, generative design, and an improved approach to construction, LIFTbuild bridges traditional practices with future-forward solutions, ensuring developers can meet market demands while enhancing urban landscapes.”
For more information on LIFTbuild contact Frederick Hood at frederick.hood@liftbuild.com or visit their website by clicking the link (Here).
